Harvesting Nordic nature Taking care of the best from nature The Scandinavian food industry is supplied by produce from mother nature and the cold, clean Northern seas. A low-intensity farming industry and a professional fishing fleet provide some of the best ingredients in the world. We develop sustainable solutions to take care of the harvest from Nordic nature.

High-quality ingredients and demanding We provide solutions for all kinds of food pro- customers require that the strictest quality duction, and are particularly skilled at creating standards are met in in the Nordic food indus- complete, integrated and highly automated try. And high labour costs also mean a high solutions. degree of automation is required. In close cooperation with leading international Today, it is also increasingly important that partners, Skala continues to develop solutions production is sustainable with a minimal envi- that increase cost efficiency and resource utili- ronmental footprint, efficient use of resources sation. Our technology and automation solu- and low product loss. tions enable us to contribute to greater flexibil- ity and efficiency in process lines – as well as a Skala is a leading supplier of technical services, more sustainable food production. processing equipment and consumables to the food industry in this demanding market. Today, it is increasingly important that production is sustainable with a minimal environmental footprint, efficient use of resources and low product loss. Our technology and automation solutions enable us to contribute to more sustainable food production. From idea to full-scale operation The people in Skala represent a unique resource for the Norwegian food industry, in which we take advantage of our interdisciplinary knowledge to create useful and comprehensive solutions for our customers. Experience shows that this creates better solutions.

We are proud of being a leading supplier of food everything from planning and design to installa- production technology in , and of pro- tion and start-up. viding expertise and equipment ranging from engineering services, processing machines, Cover the entire value chain automation and industrial computer solutions Our specialist environment combines know- to operating materials. ledge of food technology, automation and manufacturing technologies. The companies From planning to production in the Skala group cover the entire value Skala provides planning, project management chain, from the receipt of raw materials to the and automation services, and takes care of finished product.

LTLine Control LTLine Control is an automation suite that has been developed by Skala over several dec- ades, and now has a large, established base in the Norwegian food production industry. The new generation LTLine is based on ABBs 800xA and the well-proven and stable LTLine library, but the operator interface is new. Transparency, task orientation, built-in, real-time decision support, and easy access to additional information in a modern HMI environment is making operators’ lives easier and increasing the possibilities for optimised and sustainable production. Our specialist environment combines knowledge of food technology, automation and manufacturing technologies. Through our engineering and technology solutions we help our customers bringing products from ideas to full scale production. What we do: Meieriet Jæren Building a cheese dairy plant Skala has supplied a culture media production system, cheese pressing systems, form handling equipment as well as a new cheese processing line. Skala has also been responsible for the relocation of two cheese processing lines from Nærbø to the new plant. Skala Robotech has delivered systems for robotic palletising of the finished products.

This dairy replaces four TINE dairies that have of the cheese factory (Siemens) have also been shut down. Cheese production includes the Skala’s responsibility, partly in cooperation with production of Jarlsberg, , Swiss cheese Tetra Pak. and Mozzarella. The dairy also produces but- Skala Robotech has delivered systems for ro- ter, , Prim, butter oil, EPA / DHA Omega botic palletising the finished products. Emulsion, Whey Powder, Permeat and WPC protein powder. The customer says: ‘Skala is the supplier who has been with us the longest in this process – Skala has also been responsible for the re- right from the preliminary phases. And we have location of two cheese processing lines from found Skala to be a professional and flexible Nærbø to the new plant. These lines have been partner who has handled many tasks and “stood rebuilt to meet the needs of the new plant. the distance” all the way to the finishing line!’ Service Media, electrical wiring and automation What we do: Norfersk Craftsmanship and technology Norfersk is the result of a unique collaboration between Norgesgruppen and , and supplies leading Norwegian retail chains with fresh products such as ground beef, chops, steaks, fillets and other meat products. Production amount to a total of well over 1 billion NOK. Skala has been the main supplier of production solutions solutions and process equipment.

The project includes complete processing lines as fresh, raw meat. A lot of work has been and crate handling systems for ground beef, put down in designing process lines so that chops, steaks, fillets and other meat products. hygiene is ensured. There are many details Skala has worked closely with Norfersk during to watch out for. Eliminating places that dirt the development of the plant. More than 30 can hide in, ensure runoff when washing and fully loaded trailers with equipment and ma- use surfaces that are easy to keep clean is key chines were unloaded in front of the new plant factors in designing the facility. during the construction period. The customer says: ‘Focus has been on food Despite much and advanced technology, meat safety, product quality and production reliability processing still requires craftsmanship and at the design and building of the plant. - We are human effort. Great emphasis is therefore very happy with our new working environment, placed in the design of the plant with the best and the positive feedback from customers about possible ergonomics. Not many commodi- the products we supplies.’ ties require such high standards of hygiene What we do: The salmon industry Revolutionising salmon farming The Maskon vaccination system has been developed in close cooperation with the world’s biggest salmon producers. We have developed a system based on comprehensive specifications that gives remarkable savings compared to traditional methods. A thorough testing programme has resulted in a well-tested system with solid, documented performance.

In collaboration with Marine Harvest Norway such as weight, amount and categories can be and SalMar, Skala Maskon has developed an generated automatically. automated vaccination system for up to 20,000 The customers says: ‘The Maskon vaccina- fish per hour. This system has attracted inter- tion system eliminates a lot of manual effort national attention and has been sold to most of and makes vaccination in aquaculture much the big international suppliers. more efficient. At the same time, the quality of The fish do not need to be sorted to vac- vaccination is far better, with less fish mortality. cination. The system sorts and divides the fish The system also collects information about the into weight classes. Data on different factors vaccinated fish during the process.’ What we do: Krill processing A krill-processing factory at sea The company Krill Seaproducts was one of the first Norwegian companies who received licenses on krill harvesting in the Antarctic. When the company began to work with this project, they chose to contact Skala because of the unique expertise in both food technology and feed technology.

When the company began work on the krill-har- rich in protein and high in omega-3 fatty acids vesting project, it chose to contact the Univer- and antioxidants. It is important that the krill sity of Life Sciences in Ås, and its Aquaculture are processed fresh. Protein Centre (APC), which is a Centre of The processing facilities on Thorshøvdi consist- Excellence in protein research in Norway. ed of three production lines – two for krill meat A partner was then needed who could design and one for shell / chitin. Krill oil and various the full-scale processing plant for the produc- concentrates were also extracted. tion processes developed by APC. Skala was The production lines for the raw materials chosen because it offers unique expertise in worked well on board the ship. However, the both food technology and feed technology. catching method led to problems in the project, In principle, a complete, large-scale production and the vessel had to change hands. Today, the facility was built inside the ship Thorshøvdi. ship is operated by Aker BioMarine, which has The processing equipment weighed about 650 started using a new fishing method. Due to the tonnes and was supplied with 60 containers / commodity prices in the world market, it is now trailers from various countries and suppliers. focusing on the production of omega-3. Krill is a challenging and valuable raw material, An extensive customer network

We cover the entire food industry and also offer industry-specific products and solutions. By covering a very broad field of customer groups and production methods, we also enjoy effective knowledge-sharing across ‘industry borders’.

Industry-specific solutions Thorough knowledge of our customers We cover the entire food industry and also Skala has collaborated with leading Norwegian offer industry-specific products and solutions. food processing companies for decades. This The food industry, fish processing and the feed means that we have thorough knowledge of our industry are our core markets. Our expertise customers’ manufacturing solutions, needs and also makes us an attractive partner for other challenges. This gives us a very good starting industries. point to develop the right solutions for the indi- vidual customer.

Supporting day-to-day operations We want to support our customers’ day-to-day operations, and offer a wide range of products and services, which ensure efficient and safe production. This includes preventive service and maintenance programmes, hygiene systems, ingredients, knifes and other tools, laboratory equipment and personal protective equipment. Skala has deep roots in the Scandinavian food production tradition. For more than 75 years, we have helped our customers to bring products from the idea stage to full-scale production. Deep roots – and forward-looking Skala has supplied solutions to the industry for more than 75 years. We combine an extensive international supplier network with considerable know-how of the Norwegian food industry.

For more than 75 years, we have helped our customers to bring products from the idea stage to full-scale production.

Today, the food industry is part of a changing partners such as Alfa Laval, Tetra Pak and ABB, and exciting food market that moves in line Skala continues to develop solutions that in- with the cost-conscious consumer and market creases cost efficiency and resource utilisation. trends. This sets new requirements for varie- Through our technology and our automation ty and adaptability, but also new and exciting solutions, we contribute to greater flexibility opportunities for the food industry. and efficiency in process lines – as well as low In close cooperation with leading international water and energy consumption. the goals and challengesthe goals of Skala’s operations. fullylong-term who understand owners andequally TINE. This means by Nortura is owned Skala Agricultural Co-operatives: by the Federation Owned of Norwegian also for makes other partner industries. usanattractive arefeed industry ourcore markets. Ourexpertiseinflow-based manufacturing processes, hygieneandprocessing management We cover theentire andalso food industry offerproducts industry-specific andsolutions.Thefood industry, fishprocessing andthe Skala’s headoffice isinOslo andithassubsidiariesin Moss, andTrond Stavanger equipment inLithuania.TheSkalagroup hasatotal of 250motivated employees. ment to andForberg themeat industry MixingTechnology whichproduces AS mixing automation systems, Skala Foodtech inDenmarkwhichsuppliesprocessing equip Maskon inTrondheim whichdesignsandproduces specialistmachinery, robots and Robotech inLierwhichsuppliesrobotic andmaterial handlingsystems, Skala which manufactures tanks andother specialisedstainless steel products, Skala wholly hasfive heim. SkalaAS -owned companies: SkalaFabrikk inTrondheim AS - -

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